3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Desirable village location
- Three double bedrooms
- Family bathroom
- Two Reception rooms
- Off-road parking for several vehicles
- Far reaching countryside views
- Large south facing front garden
- Detached brick outbuilding with Workshop, WC, and Store
Description:
A rarely available semi-detached family home in the desirable village of Farthingstone with good sized gardens and ample off-road parking. The property was designed by a private firm of architects and built to an exceptional standard. Accommodation includes 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen, family bathroom, and detached brick outbuilding with separate WC, store, and workshop.
Location:
Farthingstone is a picturesque village situated on the brow of a hill and surrounded by delightful Northamptonshire countryside.
Situated in the centre of the village is The Joymead, an open space bequeathed to the villagers by the Agnew family. It contains immaculately maintained and beautiful gardens together with a poignant cloister area beneath a Collyweston slate roof to serve as a war memorial.
The local pub, The Kings Arms, is a free house and attracts many visitors who delight both in the secret garden and the fantastic real ales and fine foods.
Situated equidistant between the market towns of Towcester and Daventry, Farthingstone is less than a 40-minute commute to Milton Keynes where further facilities are available as well as Milton Keynes Central Railway with direct and frequent trains to London Euston. The main arterial roads of the M1 and M40 are also within easy reach.
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire Council (Daventry)
Council Tax: Band B
EPC: Rating E
Services: Electricity, Oil, Water, Drainage
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Whilst every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute a contract or part of one. David Cosby Chartered Surveyors have not conducted a survey of the premises, nor have we tested services, appliances, equipment, or fittings within the property and therefore no guarantee can be made that they are in good working order. No assumption should be made that the property has all necessary statutory approvals and consents such as planning and building regulations approval. Any measurements given within the particulars are approximate and photographs are provided for general information and do not infer that any item shown is included in the sale. Any plans provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale. In all cases, prospective purchasers should verify matters for themselves by way of independent inspection and enquiries. Any comments made herein on the condition of the property are provided for guidance only and should not be relied upon.
Rooms
Entrance Hall
The property is accessed via a panelled door with timber canopy over. The entrance hall has space for coats and storage and a straight flight of timber stairs with fitted carpet and stripped pine handrails leads to the first-floor accommodation. Natural lighting is provided by a top hung casement window to the front elevation. An original four-panel door leads to the main sitting / dining room.
Sitting / Dining Room
The large sitting / dining room is a dual-aspect space with feature fireplace (currently blocked and vented). Walls are neutrally decorated and have perimeter plaster ovolo covings. Natural sunlight is provided by the large three-unit window overlooking the south facing front garden and further lighting is provided by a glazed two panel door with matching side light to the rear elevation providing access to the back garden. Floors are finished with oak effect laminate boards and there is an opening leading to the kitchen.
Kitchen
The galley style kitchen is located to the rear left-hand side of the property and is fitted with a range of base and wall units with a stainless-steel sink beneath a three-unit window overlooking the rear garden. There is space for a washing machine, dishwasher, and oven. Additional storage space is provided via a useful under-stair pantry. Access to the side garden is available via a part-glazed door and an original four panel door leads to the family room.
Family Room
The comfortable family room is a perfect retreat after a hard day at work and has a chamfered open fireplace with stone surround and hearth. Floors are finished with cut pile carpet and natural lighting is provided by two separate windows to the front elevation. Walls are neutrally decorated with perimeter plaster ovolo covings.
First Floor Landing
The centrally located first floor landing has raised solid balustrades and original four-panel doors lead to the bedrooms, bathroom, and an airing cupboard with slatted pine shelving. Natural lighting is provided by a single casement window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden and providing views over the fields towards Everdon Stubbs. There is a large, hinged ceiling hatch with extendable ladder providing access to the insulated and boarded roof void. Floors are finished with cut pile carpet and walls are neutrally decorated.
Bedroom One
Bedroom one is a generous sized double bedroom with a three-unit window overlooking the front garden providing far reaching countryside views beyond. Walls are neutrally decorated, and floors are finished with cut pile carpet. Perimeter plaster ovolo covings have been fitted and there is a useful over-stairs cupboard with clothes rail and upper pine shelf.
Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is double bedroom located to the front right-hand side of the property and, again, has a good-sized three-unit window overlooking the front garden with countryside views beyond. Floors are finished with cut pile carpet and walls are neutrally decorated. Original perimeter plaster ovolo covings have been fitted.
Bedroom Three
Bedroom three is another double bedroom to the rear elevation. It has a three-unit window overlooking the rear garden with views over fields.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising WC with low-level cistern, ceramic wash hand basin with pedestal, and bath with shower over. Natural lighting is provided by a window to the rear elevation and mechanical extract ventilation has been installed. Floors are fitted with vinyl tiles and walls are neutrally decorated. Full height aqua panels have been fitted around the bath / shower.
Front Aspect
The property occupies an elevated position and has a pretty, south facing front garden space which is secluded from the main road behind well-maintained mature shrubs and trees including Acers and Cherry. There is plenty of space for outdoor seating and alfresco dining with the added benefit of off-road parking for several vehicles to a recently completed parking bay area with perimeter ironstone retaining walls and stone copings. The parking bay is laid with block pavers and there is a ramp to the left-hand side which leads up to the main front elevation. A pathway extends along the front elevation leading to the main entrance and there is gated access to the rear garden to the left-hand side of the property.
Rear Aspect
The rear garden is on a split level with pathway leading a glazed door off the main sitting room area. Steps lead up to a raised lawn which affords views across fields towards Everdon Stubbs. There is an aluminium glass house to the rear elevation providing scope for sustainable living and vegetable growing.
Outbuildings
A large three-unit brick outbuilding is situated to the rear of the property providing an external WC, store area, and large workshop.
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